Learn How to Tie Knots With Animated Knots
Animated Knots is the perfect site to learn all about knots: how to tie them, what they are for, and how to choose the best knot for a particular job.
The site lists 196 knots for ropes, belts, ties, wire, laces and ties. You can browse by type (such as bends, end loops, and glide and grab) or by activity (such as boating, climbing, and decorating). Or browse all nodes alphabetically .
Beginners should explore household knots for tying bags , laces , curtains, and knots . Or learn basic rope knots that you can use in any circumstance.
For each knot, you can see a step-by-step tying guide with photos and written instructions. You can play photos as animation at multiple speeds, and flip them horizontally or vertically. Each node’s page also lists its usage, history, pros and cons, and details on the technique. There is also a video with comments and links to alternative nodes or techniques.
The site also has technical articles, including a detailed guide to rope safety , terminology for knots and ropes, boating, fishing and climbing, as well as several guides on rope types .
If you want nodes offline, you can get animated nodes as an iOS or Android app for $ 5. But if you have internet access, the site works great on mobile devices.
There are not many complicated and stupid ways to tie a tie on the site, only four regular knots and a bow tie. But if you’re teaching your child how to tie a tie, the Lifehacker video is worth a try . And if you need to tie a bow tie, learn from Paul F. Tompkins .